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LSE

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.

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Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

American Depository Receipt (ADRs)

Tradeable assets that let Americans invest in overseas stocks using US laws and dollars.

Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

Bond

Learn what a bond is

Volatility

A measure of how much the prices of an asset or index vary over time.

Stock Market

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.

Custodian bank

Learn what a custodian bank is.

Dirty price

The total price payable on the purchase of a gilt. It’s calculated as the clean price plus accrued interest.

Quick ratio

Learn what quick ratio stands for in financial terms and how to calculate it.

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